How to get rid of an old appliance in the City of Alexandria

Refrigerators, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers go to the city’s Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Center; city trash customers can instead book a curbside pickup for $20 an appliance through Alex311 or 703-746-4311. Other metal items can go free to the Reworld facility, up to 500 pounds once a week.

One of two places in the City of Alexandria that take appliances. The rest are listed below.

Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Center

Alexandria residents only; bring a government ID or utility bill

Hours
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday to Friday	Closed
Saturday	7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sunday	Closed

Hours are in Eastern time.

3224 Colvin Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Off S. Quaker Lane near Duke Street

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Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources: City of Alexandria: Household hazardous waste and electronics collection; City of Alexandria: Resource Recovery holiday collection calendar; City of Alexandria: Local solid waste disposal facilities

Rules for appliances

Fee: Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit: Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency: Alexandria residents only; bring a government ID or utility bill. Alexandria residents, once a week, up to 500 pounds free; no household trash.

Other places that take appliances

Reworld Alexandria Waste-to-Energy Facility5301 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA

Appliances in other counties and cities

Source: City of Alexandria: Local solid waste disposal facilities

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